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September/October 2010

September/October 2010
 

COVER STORY

The Big Picture
College campuses without an all-hazards approach to emergency preparedness could be at risk, a new report finds. Plus: Best practices from schools that are doing it right.
Fred Durso, Jr.

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FEATURES

U.S. Fire Loss in 2009
The overall number of fires fell by more than 7 percent from the previous year, while the value of property damaged by fire fell by 19 percent.
Michael J. Karter, Jr.

Catastrophic + Multiple-Death Fires in 2009
The number of catastrophic fires is the second-lowest in the past decade, and the 103 deaths in such fires is the lowest number ever recorded.
Stephen G. Badger

Catastrophic Multiple-Death Fire Incidents
A breakdown of all the 2009 multiple-death fires.
Stephen G. Badger


NEWS + ANALYSIS

Fire Analysis + Research
Overviews of recent reports issued by the Fire Analysis and Research Division of NFPA.
John R. Hall, Jr. and Marty Ahrens

In A Flash
NFPA's Standards Council issues TIAs on antifreeze and gas purging, and issues the 2011 NEC.
Fred Durso

Firewatch
Fire damage to hotel exceeds $3 million
Ken Trembley

The Sections
Be in the spotlight, share your expertise, and contribute to NFPA Journal's exclusive "Section Forum"

Looking Back
The 1937 New London school explosion
Kathleen Robinson


COLUMNS AND DEPARTMENTS


Structural Ops
The importance of planning for fires in educational occupancies.
Ben Klaene & Russ Sanders
Research
How the growing world of social media can serve the research effort behind code development.
Kathleen H. Almand, P.E., FSFPE
The 70E Connection
How the NEC® and NFPA 70E team up to minimize the risk of working on energized equipment.
Jeffrey Sargent
Heads Up
Distinguishing between an “obstruction inspection” and an “obstruction investigation.”
Russell P. Fleming, P.E.
In Compliance
What you need to do to ensure fire drill training actually works.
Chip Carson, P.E.
Buzzwords
What do I test? For new fire alarm systems, the answer is easy.
Wayne Moore, P.E., FSFPE
Perspectives
Tom Jaeger talks about the changing face of health care, its effect on codes and standards, and his new role as chair of NFPA’s Board of Directors.
Fred Durso
Outreach
Why smoke alarm installation programs work better with firefighter support.
Sharon Gamache
First Word
A volunteer's volunteer
James M. Shannon


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